The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village: A Significant Collection Published on June 29, 2015 in Goodwood by Michel Deslauriers Photo: Michel Deslauriers 1924 Oakland 4-door Touring. This brand was bought up by General Motors, and it was Oakland that created the Pontiac banner as a sub-brand in 1926. The Oakland brand was discontinued in 1931, but Pontiac lived on.